TRAI releases recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum including E-Band and V-Band
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released on 10 December 2025 its recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum in the 6 GHz (lower), 7, 13, 15, 18 and 21 GHz bands, E-Band and V-Band.
Summary
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released on 10 December 2025 its recommendations on 'Assignment of the Microwave Spectrum in 6 GHz (lower), 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 21 GHz Bands, E-Band, and V-Band'. The TRAI recommendations respond to a Department of Telecommunications reference of 13 September 2024 under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997. Microwave spectrum is used mainly for backhaul links that connect the access network to the core network.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 December 2025
- Bands
- 6 GHz (lower), 7, 13, 15, 18, 21 GHz; E-Band; V-Band
- DoT reference
- 13 September 2024
- Legal basis
- Section 11(1)(a), TRAI Act, 1997
- Use
- Backhaul links (access to core network)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under which provision did the Department of Telecommunications seek TRAI's recommendations on microwave spectrum assignment, released on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997
PIB 2201502: DoT's reference of 13.09.2024 sought recommendations under Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997.
In a telecom network, microwave spectrum of the kind covered by TRAI's 10 December 2025 recommendations is mainly used for:
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Correct answer: B — Backhaul links between access and core networks
PIB 2201502: backhaul links connect the access network with the core network, and microwaves are one of the technologies used for backhaul.